What are the schools like in Lincoln Park, PA?

School district data for Lincoln Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lincoln Park?

The median household income in Lincoln Park, PA is $118,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Lincoln Park, PA?

Lincoln Park has an average high temperature of 38.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.2 inches.

Lincoln Park, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lincoln Park, PA affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Park's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lincoln Park is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,900 and the median rent is $1,602 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lincoln Park, PA?

Lincoln Park has a violent crime rate of 96.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 473.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lincoln Park, PA a Good Place to Live?

Lincoln Park is a small town of 1,794 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $118,125 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Lincoln Park stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lincoln Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lincoln Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.7

Lincoln Park's overall cost of living index is 100.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lincoln Park costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lincoln Park, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,602	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$118,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lincoln Park's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.6 /100k

Property Crime

473.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lincoln Park, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincoln Park sees average highs of 38.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation and 27.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lincoln Park, PA
Average High — January	38.6°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	27.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lincoln Park, PA	National Avg
Population	1,794	—
Median Age	32.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Montrose Manor, PA 1 mi West Wyomissing, PA 1 mi West Lawn, PA 1 mi Springmont, PA 1 mi Shillington, PA 1 mi

Lincoln Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Park, PA affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Park's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lincoln Park roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $215,900 and median rent is $1,602/month.

What is the crime rate in Lincoln Park, PA?

Lincoln Park's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lincoln Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lincoln Park, PA a good place to live?

Lincoln Park, PA has a population of 1,794, a median household income of $118,125, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lincoln Park?

Lincoln Park averages 38.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches with about 27.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lincoln Park?

The population of Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania is 1,794 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lincoln Park?

Key numbers for living in Lincoln Park: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $215,900, median household income $118,125, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lincoln Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.